Bariatric Services
Memorial Bariatric Services offers five types of surgical options: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Sleeve Gastrectomy Duodenal Switch Revisional Surgery Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgically separates the stomach into two sections using parallel rows of titanium staples. The procedure can be performed laparoscopically, followed by a typical hospital stay of three days and two to four weeks of restricted activity. Sleeve Gastrectomy The stomach is restricted by stapling and dividing it vertically. The nerves to the stomach and the valve leading from the stomach to the small intestine remain intact, thereby preserving the functions of the stomach while drastically reducing the volume. The small intestine remains intact. Duodenal Switch In a biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, the surgeon will first perform a vertical sleeve gastrectomy procedure as stage 1.